How far is Lansing, MI from Pine Grove, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Pine Grove, MI is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.38 mi
01h 58m
Flight
71.5 mi
115.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.5 mi
Kilometers
115.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.38 mi
Kilometers
151.89 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Pine Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brownlee Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Lansing
47.1 mi
00h 59m
To Pine Grove
47.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Pine Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Pine Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Townsend Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street

    1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West

    2258 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2913 ft · 36 sec · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road

    2371 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1638 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lansing Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Lansing Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

    2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Park Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Alamo

    1975 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West D Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West D Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 388

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 388

  25. 25

    Continue on Kalamazoo Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Kalamazoo Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 32nd Street

    2601 ft · 2 min · 32nd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Pine Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
31.9 mi · 34%
I 94 West
27.6 mi · 29%
North Park Street
8.44 mi · 9%
Lansing Road
6.97 mi · 7%
West D Avenue
5.68 mi · 6%
Kalamazoo Street
3.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Merge slight left

31.6 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownlee Park
00h 59m from Lansing
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Pine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Pine Grove?

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brownlee Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Lansing and 47.2 miles from Pine Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Mostly Sunny near Pine Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Brownlee Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brownlee Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownlee Park.

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

4 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Albion station

33 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

36 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Jackson station

62 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Pine Grove. Straight-line distance: 71.5 mi (115.07 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine Grove

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population2,934
Coordinates42.3539200, -85.8628000
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-84.55553, 42.73253)
End: Pine Grove (-85.8628, 42.35392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.61 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.22 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Pine Grove. The current time is 00:37:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.